A16Z RELEASES JOLT, A ZKVM

Summary from the TLDR Crypto newsletter

a16z has released an open-source code for Jolt, a zero-knowledge virtual machine (zkVM), marking a commitment to deep tech R&D. Jolt, which supports RISC-V ISA and Rust language applications, uses cryptographic techniques to enhance the scalability, speed, and privacy of blockchain operations. This tech can be integrated into zkEVMs and blockchain-based ZK applications.